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Pineapple Coconut Overnight Oats 🍍🥥
Creamy tropical overnight oats made with pineapple, coconut milk, oats, and chia seeds. An easy no-cook breakfast that can be prepared ahead for busy mornings.
These pineapple coconut overnight oats are creamy, naturally sweet, and packed with tropical flavor. They’re simple to prepare the night before and can easily be adjusted to a smoother texture for younger or less experienced eaters.
Why You’ll Love This
- Only a few simple ingredients.
- No cooking required.
- No added sugar.
- Dairy-free and easy to adapt.
- Perfect for make-ahead breakfasts.
- Easy to adjust the texture for your baby’s feeding stage.
Ingredients
- ¾ cup canned coconut milk (180 mL)
- ½ cup canned crushed pineapple in 100% juice (125 g, with juice)
- 2 tbsp unsweetened shredded coconut (7 g)
- ¼ tsp vanilla extract (1.25 mL)
- ½ cup rolled oats (40 g)
- 1 tbsp chia seeds (9 g)
Metric conversions may vary slightly depending on the brand.
Instructions
- Check the crushed pineapple and make sure there are no large pieces. Finely chop or mash any larger chunks before serving to a baby.
- Add the coconut milk, pineapple, shredded coconut, vanilla, rolled oats, and chia seeds to a bowl or jar.
- Stir everything together until well combined.
- Cover and refrigerate overnight or for at least 6 hours.
- In the morning, stir well.
- Add a little extra coconut milk if needed to create a softer, creamier consistency.
Texture Tips
- For babies comfortable with more textured foods, use rolled oats as written.
- For a smoother texture, blend all of the ingredients before refrigerating.
- Quick oats or instant oats can also be used for a softer, less chunky consistency.
- You can pulse the oats and shredded coconut in a food processor before mixing.
Ingredient Swaps
- Oats: Use certified gluten-free oats if needed.
- Coconut milk: Carton coconut milk can be used instead of canned coconut milk.
- Pineapple: Fresh or frozen pineapple can be used instead of canned. Finely chop, mash, or puree before adding.
Baby Serving Note
Best suited from around 8 months+ when your baby is comfortable managing thicker and more textured foods. For babies who need a smoother consistency, blend the mixture before refrigerating. Always make sure pineapple pieces are finely chopped, mashed, or pureed as appropriate for your baby’s feeding stage.
Storage
- Prepare the oats the night before and refrigerate for at least 6 hours.
- Keep covered in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
- Stir well before serving and thin with additional coconut milk if necessary.
Nutrition Information
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Estimated for the entire recipe (1 serving as written)
Calories: ~675 kcal | Carbohydrates: ~57 g | Protein: ~11 g | Fat: ~49 g | Fiber: ~9 g* | Sugar: ~19 g, plus any sugar in the coconut milk* | Vitamin A: ~50 IU | Vitamin C: ~14 mg | Calcium: ~130 mg | Iron: ~9 mg
These estimates are for the full prepared recipe, not a smaller baby-sized portion. The original recipe lists a yield of one serving; serve only an age-appropriate amount.
The calculation uses the original US ingredient amounts and assumes ¾ cup unsweetened full-fat canned coconut milk (about 181 g), ½ cup crushed pineapple packed in 100% juice including the juice (about 125 g), 2 tbsp unsweetened shredded coconut (about 7 g), ¼ tsp vanilla extract (about 1.25 mL), ½ cup dry rolled oats (about 40 g), and 1 tbsp chia seeds (about 9 g).
*The reference data do not fully specify fiber or sugar in canned coconut milk. The fiber figure may be higher, and actual sugar may exceed the amount shown. Product labels provide a better estimate for a specific brand.
Canned coconut milk varies substantially by brand and fat content. Using coconut milk from a carton instead may significantly reduce calories and fat. The pineapple estimate includes its 100% juice; drained pineapple has a different nutritional profile.
These are ingredient-based estimates, not laboratory measurements. Any extra coconut milk added to adjust the texture is excluded, because the amount is not specified.